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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
One private day trip. Three different ages. A king’s palace, a vampire’s castle and a Teutonic town. Step into the shoes of kings & queens at Peles Royal Palace, unveil the myth of Dracula at Bran Castle and get enchanted by medieval Brasov. Leave busy Bucharest behind and cross the Carpathians into Transylvania for a tour that you won’t easily forget! To top it off, this is a fully private tour so you won't share a van/bus and you'll have the tour guide just for you. Thus, the visits at the castles and the whole day will be a more personal and enjoyable experience.
Private transportation
Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Private licensed guide & driver
Parking Fees
Lunch
Castle entrance fees: total of 19 EUR/pers
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
For pick-up, please select your hotel from the list or provide an exact address.
Your private guide will meet you in the hotel lobby, next to the reception desk.
We offer free pick-up & drop-off anywhere in Bucharest.
Old Town, Bucharest, Romania At 8 AM, your private guide will pick you up from your hotel in Bucharest and take you on a tour that you won't easily forget. It's just a one day trip, but you'll go through three different ages: a king’s palace (Peles), a vampire’s castle (Bran) and a Teutonic town (Brasov). It's time travelling time!
Peles Castle, Sinaia, Romania At 8 AM, your private guide will pick you up from your hotel reception and take you on a day trip that you won't easily forget.
First off? Go royal! Step into the shoes of kings & queens and explore Peles Palace – the former private retreat of Romania’s royal family. The beautiful mountain scenery and elegant gardens built on terraces add even more charm to this majestic 19th century palace. Inside, everything spells luxury: golden chandeliers, walnut tree carvings, marble fountains, secret chambers and a royal armory. Your private guide will offer a fully guided tour at the site.
Driving time from Bucharest to Peles: 2h 15min (short stop for refreshments/restroom included) 120 minutes
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Bran, Romania For our 2nd major stop, you’ll go even further back in time, during the late middle ages. Myths and legends swirl around the massive Bran Castle, a stone giant guarding the pass into Transylvania since the 14th century. Count Dracula vs Prince Vlad the Impaler. Fiction vs facts. Your private guide will help you explore the castle, offering a fully guided tour inside. After the visit at the castle, you'll have a short stop nearby for lunch.
Driving time from Peles to Bran Castle: 1h 120 minutes
Piaka Sfatului, Brasov, Romania The tour’s grand finale? An epic medieval fantasy, started by the Teutonic Knights during their first decades of existence. We’ll visit the city of Brasov, founded by the knights in 1211 on top of an old Dacian site. Dramatically overlooked by Mount Tampa, the city’s medieval core is a myriad of narrow cobblestone streets, craft guilds, fortified towers, gatehouses or medieval decorated inns. Your guide will take you on a short walking tour around Council Square, the Black Church, Rope Street, Ecaterina Gate etc.
Driving time from Bran Castle to Brasov: 45 min 45 minutes
Black Church (Biserica Neagra), Brasov, Romania Our last stop before ending the walking tour of Brasov Old Town is at the famous Black Church, located right next to Council Square. After visiting the church exterior and learning about its tumultuous past, it's time to head back to Bucharest.
Driving time from Brasov to Bucharest: 3 hours, give or take, depending on traffic. (stop for refreshments/restroom included) 15 minutes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
At Peles Palace there is an optional photo tax of 35 lei (7 EUR) if you wish to take pictures inside.
IMPORTANT! Peles Palace (interior museum) is closed on certain dates (see below). When the museum is closed, we can still visit the inner courtyard, royal gardens, servant quarters etc.
Peles Museum Schedule:
Summer season (May 7 – Sep 29): closed on Mondays
Winter season (Sep 30 – 6 May): closed on Mondays & Tuesdays
We don’t have child seats so please bring your own.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Daren H
08 Jun 2024
We had a great day. Mihai was a fantastic guide. Highly recommend. If you have time it is a nice day trip from Bucharest. It’s worth it.
660hunterm
11 May 2022
Mihai is an amazing tour guide and anyone coming to Romania should book with him. He is so passionate and informative about Romanian history.
denisemcp
20 May 2021
I am so impressed and grateful to have gone on this tour with Mihai. It was a beautiful day, we had no traffic and it was absolutely gorgeous. The best part was all of the information and great conversation with Mihai. I really got to understand who King Carol was, what Brasov was about and appreciated Queen Maria and her stay at Bran even more than the story of Dracula. It was beyond my expectations and I learned so much about Romania, Transylvania and the history. It is such a beautiful country and it matters so much to go with someone who is both knowledgeable and looks out for their guests l. I honestly cannot thank or recommend this tour enough. Mihai even took his time to give me a full itinerary for a free day I had and I am so glad I took his suggestions. I got to see and dine in amazing hidden gems.
This tour in
Bucharest
is organized by
Unveil Romania
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